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Riccardo Agostini claims podium finish making his debut in the GT Open

Estoril, 16 April 2018

Let’s start talking about the final part of the weekend, as Riccardo Agostiniclaimed the third position in Race 2, making his International GT Open debut. The Italian racer, pairing with Dutch youngster Rik Breukers in an Imperiale Racing’sLamborghini Huracán GT3 car, hit the target at the Estoriltrack.

After setting the fourth quickest time at the end of a heavy-rain affected qualifying, in the first stint he maintained the position, with Breukers becoming second after the pit stop. Eventually a one-second penalty for track limit infringement moved the duo back to third.

The Italian driver and his team mate scored important points, although in Race 1 Breukers – ho took the secon row in Q2 finishing fourth – had to stop after an early accident at the first corner preventing Agostini from complete only one lap after being the second fastest in free practce. Then Breukers and Agostini completed a good Race 2 that saved their weekend.

“I was a great season opener, considering the results in the two qualifying sessions - commented Agostini - The podium of Race 2 boosts our morale. We expected more points, but we have a great potential”.

The next round of the Championship, the second out of seven, will be hosted in just three weeks at the Paul Ricardcircuit - 5th, 6th May.